GCD
Electric City
United States
16,945 km
10,529 miles
MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
Distance
16,945 km
10,529 mi / 9,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GCD MRU
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport
IATA Code GCD MRU
ICAO Code K3W7 FIMP
City Electric City Port Louis
Country United States Mauritius
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Indian/Mauritius
Elevation 1,593 ft 186 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 -20.430000, 57.680000

Electric City (GCD) to Port Louis (MRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius is 16,945 kilometers (10,529 miles / 9,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Mauritius. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Electric City, it's 06:23 in Port Louis. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,407 feet between the two airports. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport sits lower than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Port Louis (MRU) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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